layered approach
noun phraseUK /ˈleɪəd əˈprəʊtʃ/
US /ˈleɪərd əˈproʊtʃ/
A way of doing something that uses several steps or parts stacked together.
The team used a layered approach to solve the big problem, fixing one part at a time.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A security plan that uses many protection steps together.
The bank protects your money with a layered approach to safety.
3. A design that puts different materials or parts on top of each other.
The cake was made with a layered approach, adding cream between each sponge.
4. A teaching style that builds skills one level at a time.
The teacher used a layered approach, starting with easy words and moving to harder ones.